Topic: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn

[Clive]

As autumn 2011 draws to a close, the record books are set to show that it was much drier and milder than normal. BBC Weather's John Hammond takes an in-depth look at the meteorology behind this unusual season.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/feeds/15865908

[Simon]

We've had drought warnings around here!  Wait till we're under 8 inches of snow!   

[Rik]

That doesn't count, it's only .8" of rain.

[Simon]

[Rik]

 

Things can only get wetter

[Rodders]

Last night I had a ‘phone call from Nita, who’s been floating around the Caribbean with her sister for a couple of weeks.  Apparently the weather is better there.  It will be interesting to see how smug she is once she lands back in the UK at a ridiculously early hour on Friday morning wearing a cotton frock.   

[Rik]

Are you going to meet her, Rod? If so, you could be conveniently delayed and let the cold bite a bit. 

[Simon]

[Rodders]

At that time of day?  In Cardiff?  Are you insane?  No, I'm afraid I shall be trapped between an electric blanket and heavy duvet and quite unable to open my eyes for several hours.  Shame, really. 

[Rik]

 

[Clive]

I hope she's bringing back plenty of Caribbean rum to keep her warm.  I rather stupidly bought a bottle of strawberry liqueur which tasted lovely in the shop but had to be poured down the sink when I returned home.   

[Simon]

I'm not surprised! 

[Rodders]

I've asked her to bring me back a case of this stuff.  However, she's got the memory of a Goldfish so I'll probably just get an annoying shirt instead.

[Clive]

Gosh that's strong stuff Rod!  I used to be quite partial to a bottle of Rhum Negrita which was particularly smooth compared to the more popular Captain Morgan. 

[Simon]

I've only ever had Rum once, and it made me violently ill.  Mind you, it took a lot of it to do so...